creepy
Translation
unsettling, eerie, scary
Examples
That old house on the hill looks creepy.
That old house on the hill looks creepy.
He has a creepy way of staring at people.
He has a creepy way of staring at people.
Grammar Patterns
((sth./sb.)) to be creepy That old house is creepy.
Similar Words
Synonyms: eerie, spooky, unsettling; Antonyms: pleasant, comforting
Etymology
From the verb 'to creep', suggesting something that moves slowly and quietly, often with sinister intent.
Memory Tips
Imagine a spider 'creeping' up your arm – that's a 'creepy' feeling.